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Melissa Smith

Mental Health Therapist Empowered Path Healing & Therapy
Available in December
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues,
Insurance: Wellmark BCBS, Health Partners, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna

Introduction

I have worked as a therapist for four years and worked as a high school counselor for 6 years prior to becoming a therapist. I work with clients 14 years and older and specialize in trauma, grief, anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, relationship struggles, life transitions, and more. We will work together using a combination of modalities that fit your needs including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), ERP, Client Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more. I provide an warm, open, and non-judgmental environment to create a path of hope in the journey of healing.

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Melissa Smith accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Health Partners
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

Melissa Smith has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

South Dakota Office
550 N 5th St, #317
Rapid City, SD 57701-1375
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Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa Smith accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Smith is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Melissa Smith offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Smith does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Melissa Smith specialize in? Melissa Smith specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Child or Adolescent, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Family Conflict, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Perfectionism, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, and Trauma.

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